Application Process

Students seeking admission into the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) must meet the
admission requirements of both the Graduate School and the UTC School of Nursing DNP
Program. The completed application must be must be submitted by the appropriate deadline.

DNP: Nursing for applicants with a MSN in an advanced practice nursing or nursing administration
specialty, the application deadline is June 1. The entry term for this program is Spring.

DNP: Nursing: Nursing Administration for applicants with a BSN or higher interested in specializing in Nursing Administration,
the application deadline is June 1. The entry term for this program is Spring.

Applicants must have the appropriate degree from a program accredited by the National
League for Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, a minimum 3.0
cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale, and documentation of all items requested as part of
the application. Applicants will need the following form when requested during the
application process to verify clinical hours: APN Clinical Hours Verification Form.

Important Application Information

You now have the opportunity to apply to the University of Tennessee Chattanooga’s
DNP and MSN programs through NursingCAS, a centralized application service for nursing. When you create your NursingCAS account
the first page you will be directed to is the “Full Programs List” where you can search
for and select your program(s) of interest. If you have already created your NursingCAS
account you can navigate to “Full Programs List” by clicking on the “Manage My Programs”
button on the application homepage. In the “Program Materials” section for any programs
selected you can view the full details and requirements on the program homepage(s).
You will only be required to complete the Nursing CAS application process initially.
You will not be required to apply to the UTC Graduate School unless you are recommended
for entry into the program.

When can I start my application on NursingCAS?

Applicants may create an account on NursingCAS and start their application now. Please
ensure that you use the following link: https://nursingcas.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux. Note that applicants are charged a fee to use NursingCAS. For graduate level degree programs, you will be charged $65 for
the first program selected and $35 for each additional program selected.

Questions about NursingCAS?

NursingCAS has a dedicated customer service team available to applicants. Contact
customer service for any questions or concerns including inquires about application
status, verification, receipt of supporting materials, how to complete the application,
upload documents, or submit reference requests.